The 15 Best Private Walking Tours in Stockholm

1.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,175 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Start at 10 a.m. near Parliament and walk through Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, or Kyra. Expect stories about Swedish politics, royal life, the Nobel Prize, narrow lanes, and local customs. Groups are limited to 20, and entry fees are generally extra.

“Excellent guided tour. Zoe was lovely, helpful and present to answer all questions. Great knowledge of the history of the town. Thank you once again!”

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2.Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · from $15

Join Nordic Freedom Tours for a two-hour public walk through Gamla Stan, from Mälartorget and the German Church to Riddarholmen and the Royal Palace. Guides such as Julia, Ben, Kenze, and Antonia bring Swedish history to life with stories, odd details, photo stops, and useful Stockholm tips.

“It was such an insightful experience, learning about the history and culture of Sweden. Could you please send me the group picture that we took? Just for my memories. Many thanks.”

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3.Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Walk Stockholm with an English-speaking local guide in a group of no more than 10. You’ll see Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, City Hall, the Nobel Prize Museum, and the Royal Opera, while guides such as Berna, August, Lise, Michael, and Zenid add history, humor, and local tips.

“Our tour guide Bertha (sp?) was excellent! Very knowledgeable about the history and sites in Stockholm. 3 hours passed very quickly. I highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Walking Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Märta, Helena, or Caroline. In about two hours, you’ll see Iron Boy, Riddarholm Church, Storkyrkan, Stortorget, the Royal Palace, and the narrow Mårten Trotzigs gränd, with history, humor, and useful advice along the way.

“M was an Amazing guide! Great energy the whole time and had so much to tell us about Swedish history!!”

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5.Old Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · from $52

Join Kiki, an Authorized Stockholm Guide and native English speaker, for a relaxed two-hour walk through Gamla Stan. See medieval lanes, the Royal Palace, St. George and the Dragon, Stockholm Cathedral, and local shopping and dining spots in a group of up to 10.

“Our guide was amazing - informative and personable. We learned a lot.”

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6.Old Town Guided Walking Tour (English / Deutsch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 284 reviews · from $29

Spend two hours walking Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English- or German-speaking guide. See Stortorget, the Nobel Prize Museum, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Riddarholmen, and Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, with historic images and a small fika snack along the way.

“Our guide was super friendly and we learned a lot from him. Thans!”

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7.Old Town Walking Tour, stories and secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 275 reviews · from $16

Spend two hours walking Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Sara or Sarah. See Stortorget, the Royal Palace, tiny Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Riddarholmen, and Mynttorget while hearing stories about Swedish monarchs, daily life, and Stockholm’s lesser-known corners.

“The tour was great, the guide was excellent. Great experience.”

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8.Stockholm Old Town and the Vasa Museum, a Small Group Walking Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Walk through Stockholm’s Old Town with guides such as Natalie or Bengt, hear stories of kings, war, religion, and Nobel prizes, then ride the Djurgården ferry to the Vasa Museum. The tour lasts about three hours, covers roughly 2.4 kilometers, and includes museum entry for groups of up to 10.

“Great tour of the city and the history of the area. She made sure we got pictures of us at various places around the city. Natalie did a wonderful job.”

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9.Classic Stockholm Small Group Walking Tour | 3 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Walk from Södermalm through Slussen and Gamla Stan to Riddarholmen and Stockholm City Hall. Guides Kenneth Aspogard and Rachel bring Swedish history, politics, local stories, food tips, and lesser-seen corners to life. The tour is in English, covers plenty of cobblestones, and does not enter attractions.

“Amazing tour with a very informative guide that was also very accommodating and thoughtful about his guess :D”

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10.Unique walking tour Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend 2 to 3 hours with Stockholm guide Tomas, or Thomas, on a small-group walk capped at 15 people. You will see central landmarks, Södermalm, Riddarholmen, Skeppsholmen, and Stockholm’s famous blue-line metro art, while hearing local stories about Swedish culture and city life.

“Tomas is a great tour guide! He's a local who knows the area well and has great insight into Stockholm's history, we made great use of the public transport and covered lots of ground in a short amount of time”

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11.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $65

Meet a private local guide, including French-speaking guide Nathalie when available, for a Stockholm walk built around your interests. See famous sights from outside, explore historic streets and viewpoints, get food tips, and add museum visits for an extra fee.

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12.Stockholm Old Town Gamla Stan, Historic Walking Tour, Small group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan for about two hours with a guide such as Kiki, visiting old lanes, Stortorget, German and Finnish churches, the Royal Palace, and the city’s narrowest street. The English tour has a maximum of 10 people and ends where it begins.

“Kiki was most knowledgeable. Enjoyed the history lesson. It was fascinating to hear of all the battles and relations between the Scandinavian countries.”

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13.A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Walk Stockholm’s Old Town with guides such as Bengt or Natalie, passing the Royal Palace, Stortorget, and medieval lanes before boarding a 50-minute canal boat. The English tour lasts about three hours, limits the group to 10, and ends near Kungsträdgården.

“The boat ride was disappointing. We loaded onto the boat and couldn't really hear the tour through the QR code link.”

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14.Stockholm Walking Tour – Gamla Stan Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Spend about two hours walking from central Stockholm into Gamla Stan with guides such as Christian, Cristhian, or Jorge. See the Parliament, Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, Stortorget, Nobel Museum, and Storkyrkan, with restaurant savings included.

“Christian was an excellent tour guide! He has a passion for his new city/country and it is reflected in his tour. He was wonderful!”

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15.Stockholm’s Old Town & Vasa Museum Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $472

In three hours, your private English-speaking guide leads you from Stortorget through Gamla Stan’s lanes, past the Royal Palace and Storkyrkan, then by ferry to the Vasa Museum. Guides such as Elva, Veerle, Katrin, and Joel tailor the pace and stories to your group.

“Alain was was very knowledgeable and well versed in the history of Stockholm. We also appreciated his flexibility to indulge some of our shopping desires and local culture.”

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